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RAMAPO, N.Y. -- A Suffern resident was arrested by Ramapo police in connection with a theft from a pharmacy on Wednesday.

A 39-year-old male entered the store about 3 p.m. and stole seven packages of Claritin, concealing them in his sweatshirt pocket. police said. Police responded and the suspect was arrested, arraigned, and released pending a June date in Montebello Justice Court.

Also on Wednesday, Ramapo Police handled 124 calls for service, including nine medical emergencies, 17 alarm activations, two fires, and two arrests.

They responded to 16 motor vehicles accidents at the following locations: Monsey (5), Northeast Ramapo (2), Viola (2), Montebello (2), New Hempstead (2), Airmont, Chestnut Ridge, and Hillburn. Three accidents involved injuries, and two accidents were hit and runs.